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Steelworks Conveyor Reinstatement

18 July 2018
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Liberty OneSteel in Whyalla, a wholly owned subsidiary of GFG Alliance, is Australia’s only manufacturer of steel long product, producing over 1.2 million tons per annum of raw steel. In April, a fire occurred on a conveyor at the steelworks which spans over a length of...

Fenner Dunlop Opens a New Branch in Newman

06 July 2018
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After many years of continuous operation in Port Hedland and looking into extending the local commitment to this important region, Fenner Dunlop recently relocated the branch to Newman. Conveniently located at 34 Shovelanna St, Newman, the branch is close to major mines making...

Fenner Targets Belt Failure with Two New Conveyor Diagnostic Devices

19 June 2018
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Surprises are never welcome in a fast-paced mine operation. Think about the cost to replace the most productive, highest performance belt, not to mention the loss in production while it is out of action. Now imagine how much can be saved with an early warning monitoring system...

Fenner Invest in Conveyor Pulley Testing

22 May 2018
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The Fenner Dunlop philosophy is about designing products and solutions that reduce downtime, increase belt life, and being available to offer the best support, which is what the customers ultimately require. Fenner Dunlop ACE are leading the industry in Pulley Overhaul and...

Fenner is Now Part of the Michelin Group

28 March 2018
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On March 19, 2018, Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin (Michelin) and Fenner PLC (Fenner) announced that they had reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition pursuant to which Michelin would acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital...

Unique Engineering Overcomes Narrow Seam

12 March 2018
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Fenner Dunlop’s redesigned rockbox transfer system and ongoing conveyor modifications at Yancoal Australia’s Ashton Coal underground mine are improving conveyor availability and minimising the potential for shutdowns usually associated with mining a narrow seam. The current seam...

Fenner Improving Safety with Innovative Solutions

26 February 2018
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The North Goonyella Mine is operated as an underground longwall mine that produces premium quality coking coal for the export market. The mine is located 160 kilometres west of Mackay and 17 kilometres from the Burton Gorge Dam, in the Central Queensland Highlands. As...